Embattled private contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya was brought to the hospital on Thursday, April 30, for shoulder surgery. According to Senate Secretary Mark Llandro “Dong” Mendoza, he may stay there for four to seven days. "Ang advice naman ng doctors niya, ano siya siguro, 4 to 7 days...
Controversial contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya will be undergoing a surgery for his shoulder this week or next week. Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza disclosed this in an interview, saying the Senate has approved his request to get medical treatment after it was also approved by the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to present the panel 's Chairman 's Progress Report on the flood control scandal in a privilege speech when the Senate resumes regular sessions on May 4, 2026. In a statement on Monday, April 27, Lacson said his privilege...
Citing an alleged "pattern of prejudgment", former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is seeking to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating him over his supposed involvement in the flood control projects corruption scandal. In a four-page letter dated April 22,...
The possible return of former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co to the country and the decision of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to finally break his silence are crucial in the unfolding flood control controversy. For months, public discourse has been fueled by speculation,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Tuesday, April 21 that bringing home former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co “in one piece” would surely be a challenge. Ejercito made the remark amid calls to ensure that the government would be able to bring back Co...
The Philippines will send a high-level coordination team to the Czech Republic to bring former lawmaker Zaldy Co home. In a video message on Monday, April 20, Marcos assured that Co will be brought back to the country and will answer to the Filipino people regarding allegations against him over the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Sunday, April 19 the pursuit of accountability on the “flood control mess” issue must not be abandoned despite the ongoing problems on high prices and the oil crisis. Tulfo made the call saying that while immediate relief and long-term solutions are paramount amid...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, April 17 hailed the Office of the Ombudsman 's order for a lifestyle check on members of the House of Representatives allegedly involved as contractors in government projects. Lacson said it is “well and good” that the...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to a hearing once he is in the Philippines, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who also heads the blue ribbon panel, made the assurance following reports of Co’s arrest in the...
At least two more senators have signed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s partial report on the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, April 16. Lacson said that as of Wednesday, Senate President Vicente...
Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said all further hearings on the flood control mess are suspended until all panel’s partial report is reported out and sponsored in plenary. Lacson said continuing hearings without reaching a logical...
